5 Key Steps to Succeed as a First-Time Manager

5 Key Steps to Succeed as a First-Time Manager

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As someone who’s spent years in leadership, I’ve seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization’s success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing disengagement among employees boosts productivity, profitability and well-being. The key factor? You, as a manager. When you … Read more

How to Evolve From Manager to Mentor and Create a Lasting Impact

How to Evolve From Manager to Mentor and Create a Lasting Impact

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Leadership is no longer just about overseeing tasks or meeting short-term goals — it’s about creating a lasting imprint on your organization. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Human Capital Trends report, only 3% of leaders believe their organizations are fully capturing the value of their workforce, despite … Read more

8 Ways to Unlock the Hidden Potential of Your Employees

8 Ways to Unlock the Hidden Potential of Your Employees

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hi, I’m Dima, the founder of PitchBob — an AI idea management tool for corporate innovation. One of the areas I’ve chosen to focus on for product development is corporate innovation because I see significant untapped potential there. In this article, I’d like to share my perspective … Read more

Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to High-Impact Leadership

Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to High-Impact Leadership

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Strategic planning, deliberation and technical know-how are no longer sufficient for leadership in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven corporate environment. Although these are essential, a new characteristic of effective leaders is their capacity to establish an emotional connection with their colleagues, build trust and face adversity with empathy. Emotional … Read more

How Understanding Personality Types Helps You Boost Team Performance

How Understanding Personality Types Helps You Boost Team Performance

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Imagine if you could unlock each team member’s full potential — not by working harder, but by working smarter. What if, instead of trying to mold your team into a one-size-fits-all approach, you could tap into their natural strengths to create a workplace where everyone thrives? By … Read more

Why You Need to Invest in Your Employees and Community This Holiday Season

Why You Need to Invest in Your Employees and Community This Holiday Season

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The holidays are upon us, and with the influx of shoppers and time-off requests from employees, this is often the busiest time of the year for businesses. It can be challenging for business owners to balance their sales priorities amidst preparing for the year ahead, but the … Read more

Is Flexible Scheduling the Perk Your Team Needs?

Is Flexible Scheduling the Perk Your Team Needs?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While flex scheduling has become very popular, it is not quite the norm just yet. Flex scheduling is what it sounds like: Employees are allowed to work a flexible schedule so long as they accomplish their tasks and meet certain quotas. For example, full-time employees are required … Read more

Why Successful Management Depends on Relationship Building

Why Successful Management Depends on Relationship Building

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here’s something I’ve always believed: the better you know your team members, the easier it is to give them the support and freedom they need to be successful in their work. At my last company, all of my direct reports were with me for at least eight … Read more

4 Secrets to Building a Team That Can Handle Anything

4 Secrets to Building a Team That Can Handle Anything

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I once thought that the key to an efficient workflow was to hire the best people for the job. A new generation of talented, value-oriented and full-of-potential employees and business partners appeared to be the perfect recipe for success. However, I discovered that even with such a … Read more

We’re In a ‘Performance Erosion’ Crisis. Here’s How To Break Your Business Free.

We’re In a ‘Performance Erosion’ Crisis. Here’s How To Break Your Business Free.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I want to talk to you about something important: the price of pho. A few years ago at the Vietnamese noodle joint around the corner from my office, a large bowl cost $12. Now it’s $17. How did my bill for the exact same meal jump almost … Read more